Caldeirada de Peixe

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 1green bell pepper, sliced
• 50 mlwhite wine
• 150 gfirm white fish (cod or hake)
• 10 mlolive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1onion, thinly sliced
• 50 gcanned diced tomatoes
• 150 gpotatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
• 1garlic clove, crushed

Method

1. Select a pot with a tight-fitting lid. Drizzle the olive oil across the bottom.
2. Arrange half the sliced onion, half the green bell pepper, and the crushed garlic in the bottom of the pot.
3. Place an even layer of the sliced potatoes over the vegetables.
4. Lay the white fish fillet on top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover the fish with the remaining sliced onion and green pepper. Pour the canned diced tomatoes and the white wine over the top.
6. Bring the pot to a simmer over medium heat. Cover tightly and reduce the heat to low.
7. Simmer gently without stirring for thirty minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the fish flakes easily. Serve in a deep bowl with the broth.